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Game Artist.

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Become a game artist and create 3D graphics for digital games and other real-time visualisations. At The Game Assembly you learn to take independent responsibility for producing 3D models, textures, environments and materials, optimised for games. The programme is a tuition-free 2.5-year YH programme in Malmö and Stockholm where you work across disciplines and build several games from idea to finished product.

Duration: 110 weeks
Format: On site
Location: Malmö och Stockholm
Language: Swedish
Level: Intermediate
CSN-eligible

Time commitment: Full time, about 2.5 years (550 YH credits)

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About the course.

On completing the programme, the student has knowledge of how to create 3D graphics for digital games and other forms of real-time 3D visualisation. The game artist has the knowledge to take independent responsibility for producing 3D graphics for games. The student understands how the other disciplines in game production work and can produce graphics optimised for games. On completing the programme, the student has the competence to create digital 3D graphics and work across disciplines with other professions in game production. After the programme, the student has broad competence in game production and specialised knowledge as a 3D artist.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • You can create 3D graphics for digital games and other real-time visualisations.
  • You can take independent responsibility for producing 3D graphics for games.
  • You understand how other disciplines in game production work and can produce graphics optimised for games.
  • You can create digital 3D graphics, textures, environments and materials.
  • You can work across disciplines with other professions in game production.
  • You have broad competence in game production and specialised knowledge as a 3D artist.
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. 3D graphics, basic to advanced

    Modelling, texturing and material work from introductory to advanced level.

  2. 2D graphics and concept art

    2D graphics, concept art and visual communication.

  3. Character sculpting

    Character sculpting and character graphics for games.

  4. Game engine and animation

    Working in a game engine and basic animation.

  5. Game projects

    Several game productions across disciplines together with other disciplines.

  6. LIA: workplace learning

    Final work placement at a game company (the last two terms).

Target audience

Who is this for?

For you who want to work as a game artist or 3D artist and create visual content for games. A portfolio is required when applying, but no formal game experience is needed.

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